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Owner Randi Lee named his first independent restaurant after his great-uncle Leland Chin who settled his family in Oregon in the 1930s. Leland made a great success of his Portland restaurant Chin's Kitchen, building strong community through food, culture and storytelling. Leland Eating and Drinking House continues the family tradition of convivial hospitality providing a gathering place where neighbors can relax, unwind and be well-fed. Leland's New York Mediterranean cuisine is local and natural featuring in-house curing along with the preservation of local food and beverage. We pickle veggies, dry-age meats, and bake bread right in our kitchen. We buy fresh and make exactly what we need, with as little waste as possible. Our food aims to highlight the quality of organic, local ingredients while providing dishes that make you feel like home.

Located on 149th Street Grand Concourse on the second floor we are an intimate event space that can accommodate 45 people comfortably. We only host private events. For Your Event, We Provide You With ... 7.Hrs EVENT & DECORATION TIME *3 SEATING TABLES * 20 CHAIRS *5 TABLE CLOTHES {White Or Blue} *2 FOOD TABLES * Bluetooth Enabled SOUND SYSTEM * PARTY LIGHTS * FOOD SET UP FOOD RACKS FOOD PANS STERNOS * HOSTESS * LOUNGE AREA * BACKYARD * REFRIGERATOR * 50lbs Of Ice * CLEAN UP

• 1 Event Space

The PDR is an exquisite location for special celebratory events. PDR is partnered with Naturally Delicious Catering. Their chefs can create a menu tailored to your taste and event style. You and your guests can enjoy a multi-course fine dining experience in PDR - Private Dining Room's elegant dining room, enjoy a custom cocktail party in their wine tasting room, or even relax in their backyard garden. PDR is a truly personalized alternative to going out to a restaurant. The venue is the ideal setting for celebratory birthday & anniversary dinners, corporate board meetings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and intimate weddings.

• Spaces for 130-180 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Landmarks
• 2 Total Spaces

Located in Brooklyn, the Montauk Club is a historic venue that sets the stage for weddings and other milestone occasions. Defined by its delightful Venetian architecture, this Park Slope gem is rich with landmark charm. Lending a dash of tradition to the trendy Park Slope neighborhood, the club has been welcoming guests and members since the late 1800s. Boasting a superlative team dedicated to maintaining the venue’s customs of hospitality and inclusivity, this long-standing establishment provides the perfect backdrop for any event. The terracotta building features its original stained-glass windows from the club establishment in 1889. The interior features two event spaces: the Dining Room and the Ballroom. The expansive first-floor dining room can host an intimate or cozy reception and a beautiful second-floor bar and lounge, overlooking Plaza Street West, is the perfect backdrop for any event. Join us for your wedding, corporate meeting or holiday party!

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Preserving Legacy in Lincoln Park. The long-anticipated revival of the quintessential west-side Jersey City haunt has commenced. Casino in the Park, the hospitality core of Lincoln Park, has been an entertainment hub since its inception in 1950, playing host to celebrity and political dignitaries including Frank Sinatra and former President Bill Clinton. The ambitious site plan, showcasing a reimagined Casino in the Park structure, creatively incorporates aspects of the site’s legacy into the contemporary design. Adaptive reuse of the stone façade, timber beams and antique fixtures from the original Lincoln Lodge, Est. 1929, will be featured visual elements of the new facility, enabling the long and illustrious legacy to continue.

• Spaces for 80-150 Guests

Craft, Community & Industrial-Edge Charm Description Step into a sculptural space where massive foeder tanks fill the background and natural light floods through oversized windows. Housed in Red Hook’s famously post-industrial streetscape, Keg & Lantern offers a rare and captivating setting—where rugged warehouse architecture meets approachable craft-pub warmth. Guests can explore a selection of house-made brews, enjoy elevated pub fare, and soak in the warehouse aesthetic—all with Red Hook's creative spirit as your backdrop. Fast Facts - Location: Red Hook, Brooklyn - iconic, walkable industrial neighborhood with freight docks, artist studios, and waterfront views - Capacity: 80 seated, 30 outdoor, 150 reception - Ideal for small to mid-sized gatherings - Space: Indoor taproom featuring visible brewing tanks and raw, character-rich décor - Vibe: Edgy yet inviting - industrial textures meet cozy lighting and craft beer culture - Food & Drink: House-brewed beers plus full bar and elevated pub menu with favorites like wings, burgers, and fish-n-chips - Private & Semi-Private Events - Full taproom buy-outs or semi-private group zones available upon request - Large-party prepaid reservations accepted—just submit an inquiry for booking - Perfect for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, happy hours, launch parties, or neighborhood meetups What Makes It Awesome - Iconic Setting: Surrounded by foeder tanks and raw architecture—no need for extra décor - Waterfront Locale: A standout destination with character and creative cache - Craft-Informed Experience: On-site brewing give

• Spaces for 14 Guests

Great Big Game Show New Jersey brings live-hosted, TV-style game show excitement to the American Dream complex in East Rutherford, NJ (Suite G313, third floor of Parks Court). In four vibrant studios (2–14 players each), teams battle across 18 fast-paced mini‑games—trivia, strategy, prop challenges, and more—with buzzer slams, lights, music, and a giant wheel. The full 75‑minute experience includes check-in, briefing, and gameplay. Perfect for birthdays, team building, family fun, or date night. Ideal for ages 6+, younger guests welcome with an adult.

• Spaces for 400-1,200 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located on Pier 41 in the historic shipping yards of Red Hook, Brooklyn, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The building, which was built prior to the Civil War in the 1850s, has recently been transformed into a charming event space. The location, which is directly on the water's edge, provides spectacular views of New York Harbor. The Liberty Warehouse is the only location in the entire city of New York where the Statue of Liberty is displayed face forward, as she gazes toward France. It is a truly unique location that must be experienced in person to be fully appreciated. It can accommodate up to 400 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 1200 people for cocktails. Two large event rooms with large windows that face due west provide spectacular sunset views are available for rental. Two smaller rooms that are ideal for indoor ceremonies, small gatherings, and cocktail parties. Special performances are staged in this area. All of the event rooms have working wood-burning fireplaces. There are 15,000 square feet of space at the Liberty Warehouse, which includes a wonderful waterside promenade that provides glamorous panoramic views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and the Verrazano bridge. Our bridal suite is fully equipped for the bride and her bridal party to get ready for the big day as well as take beautiful photographs! There is covered valet parking available. Beautifully prepared food, elegant surroundings, and exceptional service. Among the events we cater to are: social birthdays, surprise birthday parties; bat and bar mitzvahs; anniversaries; communions; baptisms; Sweet Sixteen; reunions; proms; and formals. Engagement Parties, Showers, and Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions are just a few of the services we provide. Events such as corporate holiday parties, meetings and presentations, fund raisers, product launch events, photo shoots, commercial filming, gala receptions, and other social gatherings are all possible.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

An event space located in trendy Bushwick, Brooklyn perfect for luxury events such as micro-weddings, birthdays, showers, gender reveals, corporate events, photoshoots and more, with an Instagrammable #GRWM room where brides or guests of honor can get ready for their special event. We offer custom luxury decor packages, so we are a one stop shop for your special event! Special features include: -Movable bar -Breakout room for food set-up and satellite bar -Podcast booth for rent -Four restrooms

• Spaces for 40-72 Guests

Creative, customizable storefront.

Located at 123 Kingston Avenue in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, Meat’s architecture and design reflect both the neighborhood’s storied past and exciting future. Sharing a corner with the famous Kingston Lounge, the restaurant’s muted, taupe detailing complements the foundational walls of an archetypal Brooklyn brownstone. Immediately inside, an elegantly contemporary bar and lounge seating area is enclosed by tasteful marble tiling. Meat’s main seating area includes armchair and banquette seating, and large windows to enjoy Brooklyn’s unique scenery. Above, the ceiling’s angular, wood panels invite the observer forward into a final seating area. This private dining room juxtaposes an exposed brick accent wall with living ivy and a modern glass ceiling that draws in historic Brooklyn. Both dining areas eschew conventional design, instead featuring marble and walnut tabletops, hand-crafted stone dishes, and radiant brass lighting; a relaxing twist on traditional fine dining. Classic and contemporary continue to meet in the downstairs kitchen, where a state-of-the-art cooking facility neighbors a vintage meat curing and aging room and subway tiled walls, another ode to New York’s rich history. In form and function, Meat propels Crown Heights forward, while celebrating its vibrant times past.

• Spaces for 110-750 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 5 Landmarks

The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL is the nation’s largest public library system, featuring a unique combination of 88 neighborhood libraries and four scholarly research centers, including the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. Hosting your event at the Library provides unique access to our most exquisite spaces, while helping sustain one of the world’s premier non-profit institutions. All event fees support the Library’s indispensable collections, services, and programs.

• Spaces for 85-110 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 90-1,500 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the Prospect Park Zoo is a hidden gem for any upcoming social or corporate gathering. Conveniently located on the east side of Prospect Park, the zoo is also across the street from Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum. With an abundance of outdoor space, the Prospect Park Zoo is a great spot for hosting larger soirees during the spring and summer months. Optional indoor space can accommodate cocktail groups of upwards of 300-guests for colder and rainier times.

• Spaces for 120-299 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Tucked away in one of the largest cities of the world, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful oasis of trees, flower borders, and pastoral lawns—the perfect place for your wedding or celebration. Whether you're interested in a gorgeous afternoon ceremony among the seasonal blossoms or a dance party beneath the stars, you'll find the Garden an unforgettable setting for your once-in-a-lifetime event.

• Spaces for 5,000 Guests

About Armory Foundation Each year, hundreds of clients seek out The Armory to host their special events, including corporate functions, galas, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, fashion shows, film shoots, and more. In the heart of NYC's Upper Manhattan and conveniently located one block from multiple subway stations, The Armory's iconic presence is an integral piece of Manhattan's long-standing history. Originally built more than 100 years ago to house local units of the state’s volunteer militia and then the National Guard, The Armory later became the hub for the city’s track and field enthusiasts. Now, operated by the non-profit Armory Foundation (www.armory.nyc), The Armory hosts hundreds of events and welcomes more than 300,000 visits each year. From our soaring 65,000 square-foot open space to our elegant reception areas and private meeting spaces, The Armory has it all! The perfect venue for your next event — corporate or social — be it for 5,000 of your closest friends or 10 of your clients, our highly experienced team will turn your vision into an event that your guests will not soon forget.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Landmark
• 1 space at this venue

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces